CONNECT

Guided by Heart & Skill

The journey is facilitated by a powerful collaboration between Kate Raffin (hearttalkmatters)and the JOIN team.
With a paintbox heart and a mediator’s precision, Kate brings colour, clarity, and courage to the art of human connection. A Certified NVC Trainer and experienced facilitator, she guides groups into deeper communication, resilience, and relational integrity - always rooted in creativity, social justice, and the belief that reconnecting to what matters transforms lives from the inside out.

Alongside her, the JOIN team of passionate whitewater instructors hold the safety, spirit, and soul of the journey. They are devoted to helping people connect with the wild, remote rivers outside and the deep emotional rivers within. Grounded, playful, and skilled, they create a space where you can trust both the physical process of navigating whitewater and the inner process of meeting yourself. Their presence invites curiosity, courage, and the willingness to show up for whatever the moment brings.

Our food nourishes your body as much as the rivers nourishes your soul. Every meal is thoughtfully prepared to be fun, delicious, and full of life. Using unprocessed, fresh ingredients sourced as locally as possible. All dietary needs are welcome, because we believe fueling your body well is an essential part of this journey.

Just as the river is shaped by every current, our community is shaped by each person who shows up. What you bring... your curiosity, courage, insight, and presence is just as important as anyone else’s. We all carry our own magic, and it’s needed here, like every piece completing a larger puzzle. Your contribution matters, and the journey is richer because of it.

Supported by this partnership of skilled and heartfelt guidance, you’ll learn not only how to paddle through rapids - but how to navigate the internal currents of emotion, need, vulnerability, and connection.